The rivalries that decided the International belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the International belt more often than these.
1. England vs. Scotland
58 belt meetings between 1874 and 1975, 26 title changes. Belt series: England 18, Scotland 28, 12 ties. Every meeting →
2. Scotland vs. Wales
40 belt meetings between 1876 and 1949, 8 title changes. Belt series: Scotland 27, Wales 6, 7 ties. Every meeting →
3. Northern Ireland vs. Scotland
28 belt meetings between 1884 and 1949, 2 title changes. Belt series: Northern Ireland 2, Scotland 25, 1 ties. Every meeting →
4. England vs. Wales
24 belt meetings between 1889 and 1975, 5 title changes. Belt series: England 17, Wales 2, 5 ties. Every meeting →
5. England vs. Northern Ireland
22 belt meetings between 1888 and 1975, 4 title changes. Belt series: England 16, Northern Ireland 2, 4 ties. Every meeting →